When you are lost in feelings of frustration, powerlessness and anxiety it can be difficult to know how to take even one step forward. I’m here to help you take that step, and the next one, and more steps, until you see the path ahead of you and know you can reach a brighter, better future.

Is this you?

  • Are you lost in a fog of confusion and frustration?
  • Do you look at your job and think “Is this really what I wanted”?
  • Do you look at yourself and wonder whether you could do more “if only….”?
  • Are you wondering how others seem to get on while you feel so stuck?
  • Do you want to free yourself from the things that are holding you back?
  • Are you over-thinking, second-guessing yourself & being your harshest critic?
  • Do you know you should do something about it but just can’t seem to do it yourself?
  • Do you want to stop procrastinating and start taking action?
  • Do you need a coach by your side to hold you accountable and keep you on track?

If you’ve answered YES to any of these questions then read on to learn how I can help you…

I'm Sam Marshall

After 30 years of working in Financial Services I left to follow my passion for coaching and work with women who are fed-up with feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and overlooked and are ready to make changes that will get them back on track.

I will help you unpack the problems you face, get to the root cause, and together we’ll get you to ditch the baggage that’s holding you back and help you rediscover what it’s like to love your job and live the life you want.

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Client testimonial

"I highly recommend Sam as a coach. After just one session, I felt empowered to prioritize my goals and determine my next steps. Sam's approachable attitude made it easy for me to express my thoughts, and I truly felt understood throughout our conversation."
Astrid
Research Manager

How I can help...

I’ve got bags of experience of coaching from my time in the corporate world and now I’ve taken my coaching skills to the next level by adding the tools and techniques that come with NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). As an accredited NLP Practitioner and Coach I focus on helping you change your mindset and the way you think, freeing you from the baggage of limiting beliefs and enabling you to set and reach your goals more quickly.

People who work with me say I ask great questions that help them untangle their thoughts, get a different perspective on their problems and feel confident to move forward, so explore my website further to find out more about how I can help you.

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